John Muir Wilderness Red Mountain Basin

Well that filled up fast!

Looks amazing thanks for posting

Since there is so much interest, I went ahead and reserved a permit. $5 per person.

FYI: while there is a lake on the route called Rae Lake, this is not anywhere near the Rae Lakes LOOP. This will be 98% less crowded.

I’m sorry to have to pull out from the backpack trip but I need to stay close to home during that time. My daughter’s due date was moved up to Sept 1 so I need to stay close. Hopefully I can join you for another trip in the future! Have fun!

Me too. Can’t swing 6 days. Really wish I could!!!!!

I was hoping to make this trip but meetings at work are mounting and filling up this week. Have fun!

As for carpooling - if you want a spot to park cars and carpool from, the ranger station in Prather works for that. From Prather it's a couple of hours of driving. Route: https://goo.gl/maps/3oQ1QbTFbyps5JAt5

I’d like to carpool if anyone is interested.

Hi Lori,
I signed up way back, but not going to be able to make it. However, I see that you paid for wilderness permits. If I'm not replaced, I'll gladly repay you for that. I'll keep an eye.
I've been wanting to meet you, but not this time. And thanks for getting this site together.
Christine

I will bring my 6 liter gravity filter to share. If anyone needs a bear canister I have a BV solo I can loan.

After playing with my Gear Grams list, this is what I am taking for the trip. https://www.geargrams.com/list?id=55733

Thanks for the info on road condition--studying map!

Sorry, I am on an extended Asia backpacking trip and did not realize I was moved to the Going list. I have updated my RSVP now. Looks like a great trip, have fun!!

Anyone coming from the bay area interested in carpooling?

I'm bringing fishing gear. How many people will eat trout if I cook them? I ask because I can bring a small pan to cook them, or a larger and slightly heavier pan to cook more of them.

@ Lori Hi Lori and ladies!
I sprained my left ankle this weekend while I was hiking with my local Sierra Club group and I am not sure if I am able to recover before next Tue, At such, I will sign off from “going” list for now, just in case if someone else needs a space to sign on. I will see how my ankle is doing in the next few days, if I am able to go and there is still a space available, then I will sign up again! Thanks! Jessie..

I'm so excited!!! & scared!!! 5 nights!!! That's double my last trip & by far the scariest thing I've signed up for this year! I can't WAIT to see how this goes!!

I'll upload a PDF of the map I'm using for the area. I sent it to Office Depot and got a 5 page map, full color, for less than three bucks.

Me too, Melissa! I've been conditioning with a full pack and am pleasantly sore! Lori- I wonder if you can tell me any more about Courtright car camping. Do I need a reservation? I plan to come a couple of days earlier for retreat and to acclimate to the 6700 feet it is. I also wonder about parking while we are hiking, and if I need to store excess food away from my car because of bears. Is there a web site or ranger station to check with for these answers? Thanks for organizing- I'm really looking forward. -Rebecca

Great info and very speedy at that! Thanks Lori! I would like to find a place at at least 6000 feet or so.

For those about to pack a bear canister: repackage out of bulky foil envelopes into freezer bags. Don't use a Food Saver! Use food that does not come in brick shapes. Couscous, rice, etc flows freely and morphs into weird shaped spaces. Cheese sticks and bars get stuffed in between the bagged foods. No cans, boxes, etc. Food that takes crushing and comes back like a pro, over bananas and potato chips. Avoid bread. Think flatbread or tortillas. I re-use freezer bags over and over, rehydrate in a separate container instead of trashing the bag. And after you get all the food in, there needs to be room for the trash and hygiene items. Don't bother putting the first day's snacks and meals in. It doesn't have to go - you're carrying it and eating it, so it'll just be trash that goes in at bedtime.

I got a permit when the group was full, paid $60. It looks like we have five (have not heard from Jenna) coming.

ok I will have cash

Rebecca is already at Courtright, Wendy and I will go up Monday at 5:30 pm to the above mentioned campsites. Becca and Melissa are driving up Tuesday morning to meet us at the trailhead at 9 am. I will pick up the permit on the way up the hill. I have a long list of chores to do but will be home until I leave, can be reached texting 559 307 9689.

Looking forward to it!

Hey women- how is everyone? An excellent trip. Just FYI, in case you hike with others like me; I am really feeling it and probably should have stayed in shaver lake for the night. I was shaky and headachy going down to Clovis, then caffeinated myself for the drive home. Probably not a good move. Still very tired with a heavy head on Wednesday and looking up reverse altitude affects. I am resting lots-probably also just plain tired-looks like I lost five or six pounds. And on a smaller note, my camera apparently did not retain any pics I took after Upper Indian Lake, so any group contributions are appreciated--thanks to Lori for her uploads. Melissa, I just got so happy seeing the pic of you with the fish! That was cool. Have a great week and hope to see you all again on some outing. -Rebecca

Oh oh oh!!! & on a positive note, I lost 3lbs too!!! Woot woot!!! ??
Just need like 3-4 more week long trips & I'll be set!!! ???

Well women, in the spirit of honesty I am going to tell you that after 3 1/2 days of feeling sluggish, low energy and headachy on descending the hill by car, and unable to clean out or re-pack my car, I took myself to the ER. I am basically fine though I was given a prescription for dexamethasone. I'd also purchased chlor-oxygen which I could feel taking affect right away and liked. The motrin was probably what also helped. So perhaps unnecessary, but with little information besides articles on line urging people not to dismiss symptoms, I decided to go to rule out big issues. Just for experience and info for our mental file-much good learning. I am almost back to 100% now or perhaps it was all the driving last night! I'm ready to go backpacking again but will be smarter and more strategic. Hugs to all. Appreciating the photos.

So.... Doing the math, 40% of our group needed medical attention after our trip. Does that mean our trip was as good as we thought???! LOL ?? ?

Joking aside, great that you both took care of yourself!